Morning journal and courier., 1887-06-20
coNGRATULArORY ORDER

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To the Battalion of the Public school
Memorial Guard-The Fine Appear
ance ON Memorial Day-AcknOvvI-
edsments.
HEADQUARTERS PUBLIC SCHOOL MEMORIAL
HAVEN, Conn.
The commander of the Public School Ne
mortal Guard desires to congratulate the
battalion on the success of their Monument
day parade, June II, 1887.
To Acting Lieutenant Colonel H. W
Loomis and Acting Major w. G. Dickensor
J he is under special obligations for many val
liable suggestions; also for their skill an6
patience manifested during the day.
To Acting Adjutant Arthur w. Jepsor
| much credit is due for his efficiency in the
formation of the battalion and the faithful
performance Of all the duties pertaining to
his position.
To the officers and members of the guard
| unstinted praise is awarded for their fine ap
pearance, soldierly conduct, plucky endur,
ance, during a long and tedious march
efficiency in singing at the dedication cere.
monies, and above all for their manly
patience exhibited during a wait of three
and half hours before it came their turn tc
move and then halt of one hour and twenty
minutes in crowded street, without oppor.
tunity for rest or refreshment.
The commander takes pleasure, however,
in transmitting the opinions of the three
great generals present, Sherman, Sheridan
and Terry, that the marching of the Public
School Memorial Guard was one of the finest
features of the parade.
1t is gratifying to note that the casualties
during the entire parade so far as heard
from are comprised in a single case of nose
bleed.
To the superintendent, principals and
teachers, who submitted to annoyance (Which
was Inevitably without murmur, and who
contributed words of encouragement as well
as valuable service in the preparation of their
respective companies, the undersigned is IN
der obligations which he can scarcely repay.
To the board of education for their con-
sent in carrying out plans proposed, and
especially to Hon. J. D. Plunkett, chairman
of committee on schools, for advice and
counsel grateful acknowledgment IS rem
dered.
To General S. R. Smith and Colonel
George M. White for their kindness in secur-
ing Union armory, to Captain Embler Tor
valuable service in drilling the battalion;
also to Mayor York for encouraging WORDS
and the general committee for their vote of
confidence are hereby rendered. In behalf
of the boys company, the Public School Me-
mortal Guard, heartfelt thanks are expressed
toward the following named firms for their
generous contributions of material and labor
for uniforms and equipments.
Cheney Brothers, of South Manchester,
600 silk flags.
P. J. Cronan, 600 knapsacks.
Bolton & Nicely, $50 body belts, also loan
of team with driver for commissary wagon.
F. M. Brown & Co., trimmings for 600
knapsacks.
Mcintyre & Mcguire, II blue silk banners.
Tuttle, Morehouse & Taylor, printing on
900 knapsacks.
Hiram Camp, buckles for 600 body belts.
David II. CLARK, 600 flag sticks.
Edward P Brett, fitting up 600 flag sticks.
Stevens & Brooks, so canes for officers.
Perkins & Bradley, 600 wire hooks for
knspsacks.
EIlery Camp, lettering II banners and
furnishing stats.
E. Brooks, halter, fitting $50 fatigue caps.
w. Hazel, $50 tin cups.
Curtiss & Bushnell, $50 tin cups.
L Lounsbury, $50 tin cups.
Emil Gessner, cutting out banners.
A. G. Wilcox, 50.
(Signed)